Echinocactus (Ferocactus) viridiscens (Coast Barrel Cactus)

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This photo was taken at Torrey Pines.

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Plant Information

Cactaceae

In the garden:

Flowers are usually yellow-green (sometimes orange) and occur in the early summer. It appears nice when planted in masses or in small clusters. In especially hot locals, water every couple of weeks during the summer.

In the wild:

This cactus may stand up to 1 foot tall in a protected location, but is usually buried below the ground with only its spiny crown showing. It rarely branches and is armed with stout brown spines. Found on dry hills.

Ethnobotany:

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